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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,820

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $1,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,293

Nissan Maxima SV   
Difference: $556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRXMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,700 $35,120
Base Invoice $33,742 $32,163
Navigation system 2,650  
Cargo mat 95  
Floor mats   195
Monitor Package   700
Tech Package   1,850
Xenon HID headlights   400
Cold Package   400
Rear spoiler   375
Navigation system 2,225  
Cargo mat 57  
Floor mats   146
Monitor Package   607
Tech Package   1,605
Xenon HID headlights   347
Cold Package   347
Rear spoiler   298
Options (change) 2,745 3,920
Options (change) 2,282 3,350
Destination 825 780
Total Price $41,270 $39,820
Total Invoice $36,849 $36,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Maxima SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,522
Model Year20092012
ModelRXMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$41,270$39,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,270$38,760
Total Invoice$36,849$36,293
Adjustments for Features0-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,849$35,327

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelRXMaxima
Trim350SV
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$4,005$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-966

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20092012
ModelRXMaxima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in190.6 in
Width72.6 in73.2 in
Height66.1 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,556 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Monitor Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
USB port25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested20078%
Total Not Requested5522%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested258%
Total Not Requested30092%

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